On the short but sweet rendition, the R&B veteran gives us a combination of polished, richly textured vocals and superb melodies as she empowers listeners.

“You can be amazing / You can turn a phrase into a weapon or a drug,” she sings. “You can be the outcast / Or be the backlash of somebody’s lack of love.”

Accompanying the cover is a special message to fans: “For my beautiful fans, be #Brave.”

She also sent a message to Bareilles, which reads: “#brave is what I have to be to live the life I am meant to live. What a beautiful song @SaraBareilles.” Bareilles replied with, “i meaaaaaannnnnnnn. can’t stop listening.”